Andre Norton
1) Plague Ship
In the distant future, interstellar trade is as vital to survival as were the spice trading missions of the medieval and early modern periods. In Plague Ship, science fiction author Andre Norton details a series of interstellar trade missions that don't go exactly as planned, leading to unforeseen consequences that have the potential to imperil the delicate economic balance of the entire galaxy.
In The Defiant Agents, prolific science fiction writer Andre Norton offers up the best of both worlds: an action-packed read that is truly thought-provoking, as well. Subjected to an experimental procedure against their will, members of several ethnic groups have reverted back to the ways of their distant ancestors and are forced to try to survive on a primitive planet. Will they comply with the aims of this ethically dubious experiment,
...Earth's residents are on the brink of colonizing another planet, but the advance team that has been sent to Warlock to ready the terrain for human habitation has been attacked by a race of bloodthirsty space creatures. Will the sole survivor of the raid be able to fight back and avert a full-scale intergalactic war?
Imagine a distant future when the ability to travel through time becomes a central part of each country's national security program. That's the premise of this fascinating sci-fi novel from author Andre Norton. The Time Traders zooms in on one such agent, Ross Murdock, who is tasked with the challenge of journeying through history to ensure that America gains access to cutting-edge space travel technology.
This sequel to Ride Proud, Rebel!, Norton's popular novel of the Civil War, begins in the aftermath of the conflict, when the surviving soldiers struggle to make sense of their lives and start anew. One rebel, Drew Rennie, makes his way to Arizona in search of his long-lost father and quickly finds himself embroiled in the drama, turmoil and romance of the Wild West.
Civil war buffs and historical fiction fans alike will enjoy Andre Norton's Ride Proud, Rebel! This detailed and emotionally resonant account focuses on the personal sacrifices and astounding courage of rebel soldiers in the waning days of the Confederacy.
Imagine being the last remaining priestess in the service of a powerful but aloof god. That's the scenario that propels Andre Norton's fascinating short story, "The Gifts of Asti." Dedicated priestess Varta continues to adhere to her ceremonies, rituals and prayers, even when it appears that Asti isn't listening. Will the god intervene to save Varta from death at the hands of invading hordes?
Far in the future, the planet Hawaika is a tropical paradise settled by a small group of descendants of modern-day Hawaiians and Polynesians. But Ross Murdock and Gordon Ashe are not there to languish on the planet's beautiful beaches -- they want to establish a portal to the past. Will they succeed in their quest to find out what became of the ancient civilizations that once thrived on Hawaika?
10) Star Hunter
In the future, advanced technology has made it possible to perform "mind-swapping" procedures that implant one person's memories, skills, beliefs, and feelings into another's brain. Predictably, scam artists have begun to employ this technique for nefarious purposes. In Star Hunter, that's exactly what happens to down-on-his-luck janitor Vye Lansor, who finds himself on an unfamiliar planet with a new set of memories. Will the ploy work,
...12) Voodoo Planet
In the distant future, different planets have been colonized by various nations on Earth. The planet Khatka has been colonized by the descendants of today's Africans. When several members of the crew of the spaceship The Solar Queen land on Khatka for a safari vacation, they run up against an unexpected and formidable foe. Will they be able to make it out alive?
13) Ralestone Luck
Though Andre Norton made her name as one of the first female writers to find acclaim in the male-dominated genre of science fiction, Ralestone Luck is one of Norton's forays into historical fantasy and fiction. This thrill-a-minute tale follows a group of siblings on a quest to retrieve a storied ancient sword that will restore their family's glory and power.
14) Star Born
Take off on an interstellar adventure with renowned science fiction author Andre Norton. This gripping novel dives into the lives of a distant race of people known as the Dal. Their not-so-stellar opinion of Earth's inhabitants offers fascinating insight into our own civilization.